Reduced speed zones and infrastructural modifications are carried out to lessen accidents and increase user mobility in areas with large pedestrian traffic. These measures may have the opposite impact in case of faulty design or improper location. Recently, vandalism of speed bumps was noticed on the streets of Chandigarh city, where either the public or the concerned authority had partially removed them. This study examines road users’ behavioral aspects regarding community perception towards traffic calming and identifies the key factors influencing their credibility and compliance. An online questionnaire was distributed among the road users of Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities of northern India, wherein 303 valid responses were analysed. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and a Second-Order Confirmatory Factor Analysis (SCFA) were employed to prove the hypothesized model. The analysis revealed that familiarity, need, and comfort with these measures significantly contribute to the credibility and lead to a positive perception by the road user. In contrast, compliance was affected by factors such as traffic congestion, sudden speed reduction, and unrecognizable signage on traffic-calmed streets, which incorporated a negative perception. By considering the community’s perception, policymakers can improve the effectiveness of speed-reducing measures that meet the requirements of all road users.